A fierce dragon plaguing a region of Greece comes into combat with the young prince, Cadmus of Phoenicia. The book's illustrations are famous works of art covering many centuries.
Young hero Bellerophon sets out to conquer the fire-breathing chimera and win the hand of Queen Anteia. The eighty-eight illustrations are all works of art covering several centuries.
Describes the origins of the sirens, half-women, half-birds, who lured sailors to their deaths with their irresistible voices, and relates their encounter with Ulysses.